I. kənˈsīnmənt noun
( -s )
Etymology: consign + -ment
1. : the act of consigning something
the consignment of finished products to a wholesaler
2. : something that is consigned especially in a single shipment
the first consignment of new cars to reach the city
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- on consignment
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or received as goods on consignment
a consignment account
consignment marketing
a consignment sale
consignment merchandise
selling on a consignment basis